{
  "id": 4882947,
  "title": "SEC Proposes to Modernize Rules for Registered Transfer Agents",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/sec-proposes-to-modernize-rules-for-registered-transfer-agents",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SEC Press Releases",
    "slug": "sec-press-releases",
    "url": "https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026-81-sec-proposes-modernize-rules-registered-transfer-agents"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed updating the rules and forms that govern registered transfer agents. These agents play a crucial role in the national clearing and settlement system. In recent years, transfer agents have expanded their duties and services, which may not be fully covered by the current rules that have remained largely unchanged since the late 1970s and early 1980s. The proposed changes aim to modernize the federal transfer agent regulations, ensuring the continued safe and efficient operation of U.S. securities markets. The SEC Chairman, Paul S. Atkins, highlighted that the proposal would streamline and update the rules to reflect modern transfer agent processes, including the use of electronic communications and blockchain technology in securities offerings and share transfers. Jamie Selway, Director of the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets, emphasized the importance of revisiting outdated rules in light of technological advancements and evolving market competition. The proposed rule updates the existing regulations and forms, rescind a specific rule, and introduce new rules applicable to registered transfer agents and their activities. The proposal will be published on SEC.gov and in the Federal Register, with a 60-day public comment period following the Federal Register publication.",
  "summary": "The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed to update the rules and forms that apply to registered transfer agents.Transfer agents are a key component of the national clearance and settlement system. Transfer agents now perform a more diverse…",
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}